Speed Of Sound
Pearl Jam栀 Lyrics
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All lost and long gone now
It's hard to remember anything moving at the speed of sound
Moving with the speed of sound
And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light
in that somehow I'll survive
But this night has been a long one
Can I forgive what I cannot forget
And live a lie?
I could give it one more try
Why deny this drive inside, just looking for some peace
Every time I get me some it gets the best of me
I'm not much left, you see
And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light
And that, somehow I'll survive
But this night has been a long one
Waiting on a word that never comes
A whisper in the dark
Is that you or just my thoughts
I'm wide awake and reaching out
It's gone so quiet now
Could it be I'm farther out?
Movin' faster than the speed of sound
The lyrics of Pearl Jam's song "Speed of Sound" is a reflection on how fast time passes by and how fleeting moments can be. The first verse seems to be about how quickly time goes by and how memories can fade fast. The singer reflects on how it is hard to hold onto anything when life seems to be moving at the speed of sound. He is holding onto a dream of distant light, something that could be seen as hope or a reminder of a better time.
The second verse talks about the struggle of waiting for the sun to come up during a long and difficult night. The lyrics portray the feeling of hopelessness and questioning whether or not it is possible to forgive and move on from something that seems unforgivable. The singer struggles to find peace, as every time he does, it only ends up causing him more pain. He feels like he has nothing left and is just holding onto a dream of something better.
The chorus is a reminder that time keeps moving forward, and we have to move with it to survive. The lines "And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light/And that, somehow I'll survive" reinforce the idea that hope is essential in times of hardship. It is possible that the song's message is that we can overcome difficult times as long as we hold onto hope and move with the speed of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterdays, how quick they change
Reflecting on how quickly time can change the past
All lost and long gone now
The past is forever lost and can never be recaptured
It's hard to remember anything
Time moves too fast to recall certain things in life
Moving at the speed of sound
Life moves too fast that it is almost unfathomable
And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light
The singer still clings to the hope that he can make something of his life despite its fast pace
in that somehow I'll survive
The singer still hopes to come out victorious in spite of the challenges he may face
But this night has been a long one
The singer has been struggling for too long and cannot wait for circumstances to change
Waiting on a sun that just don't come
The singer is waiting for a change that won't come
Can I forgive what I cannot forget
The singer is struggling with a past he cannot forget
And live a lie?
The singer contemplates living a life of falsehood
I could give it one more try
The singer considers trying again despite past failures
Why deny this drive inside, just looking for some peace
The singer wonders why he should suppress his inner drive, he just wants some peace of mind
Every time I get me some it gets the best of me
Every time the singer achieves a victory, something else pulls him back down
I'm not much left, you see
The singer feels like he has lost himself in the fast pace of life
And that, somehow I'll survive
Hope still remains that the singer will eventually come out triumphant
Waiting on a word that never comes
The singer is waiting for a sign of victory that never arrives
A whisper in the dark
The singer is looking for any sign of hope in the midst of darkness
Is that you or just my thoughts
The singer wonders whether he is hearing a sign of victory or it is just his thoughts
I'm wide awake and reaching out
Despite being tired from the struggle, the singer remains vigilant for any sign of hope
It's gone so quiet now
The hope has faded and the struggle has settled into a deep silence
Could it be I'm farther out?
The singer wonders whether he has progressed in his journey or he has just lost hope
Movin' faster than the speed of sound
Life is moving so fast that the singer can't keep up and is struggling to keep his head above water
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND
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A música "Speed of Sound" é uma reflexão sobre a busca por entendimento e a coragem de enfrentar o desconhecido. A letra, repleta de questionamentos e metáforas, convida o ouvinte a uma jornada introspectiva sobre a vida e as decisões que tomamos.
"Speed of Sound" é uma canção cheia de camadas e metáforas, aberta a múltiplas interpretações.
A canção pode representar a ânsia por uma conexão verdadeira e profunda em um mundo barulhento e alienante.
Frases como "Eu só quero uma resposta/ Do outro lado da linha" e "Será que alguém está me ouvindo?" expressam o desejo de ser compreendido e não se sentir sozinho.
O "som da velocidade" pode simbolizar a rapidez da vida moderna, da qual o protagonista deseja escapar para encontrar a verdadeira intimidade.
A letra também sugere a sensação de perda e luto.
A imagem do "céu se despedaçando" e a repetição de "Eu não entendo" indicam uma incompreensão e tristeza diante de um evento crucial.
A busca por uma resposta na "velocidade do som" pode refletir a tentativa desesperada de entender o porquê de algo ter acontecido.
Apesar da tristeza, a canção também carrega uma mensagem de esperança e perseverança.
A metáfora da corrida ("Pés não falhem agora/ Me leve até a linha de chegada") sugere a luta contínua por um objetivo, mesmo diante dos obstáculos.
A imagem da porta se abrindo no final pode simbolizar a possibilidade de uma nova chance, um recomeço após a dor.
Alguns interpretam a canção como uma crítica à superficialidade e futilidade da cultura moderna.
A "cena da cidade" barulhenta e sem sentido pode simbolizar a falta de substância e conexão humana na sociedade de hoje.
A busca por algo verdadeiro e "feito para durar" contrapõe-se ao ritmo veloz e passageiro do mundo contemporâneo.
A verdadeira beleza da arte reside na interpretação individual.
Os elementos metafóricos da canção abrem espaço para que cada ouvinte encontre seu próprio significado pessoal baseado em suas vivências e perspectivas.
Essas são apenas algumas possíveis interpretações de "Speed of Sound." Não existe uma resposta definitiva, e a beleza da música está em sua capacidade de despertar diferentes emoções e pensamentos em cada um.
Espero que aprecie esta interpretação, que tem como objetivo o processo de desvendar o significado da música, levando a você uma compreensão mais profunda da obra.
@MotivationMadness
Anyone else doing their weekly/monthly coldplay marathon? :D
@mrfantastic407
You know it.
@tamarlovebunny
daily...
@icani6846
+Tamar Puttman i was about to say the same and then I saw your comment ahah i feel you
@kirjkenmanaos3370
The annual Coldplay marathon
@charamiranda9947
Motivation Madness it's my daily
@nelsonsilveira4183
Música pra vida! Umas das melhores músicas deles ever!!!
@huntresskrystle
Beautiful song. Never gets old. 👌🏻 X&Y is also Coldplay’s best album, in my opinion.
@karamp242
Yes!!! During indie/alt rock period 👌
@gavinhalm3016
Not too many bands can blur sonic melancholia and the uplifting all into one song…First time I heard it when it was released in mid-2005, over the cable radio station (remember those?) at our advertising agency in the studio bullpen, I knew it was an instant classic. Perfectly matched my mood at the time, for a whole host of reasons, and has stuck with me ever since. ❤